Buddha-Sasana https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com This podcast consists of Dharma talks given by Bhikkhu Cintita of the Sitagu Monastery in Austin, TX. Each talk illuminates some aspect of the Buddha's teachings. Bhikkhu Cintita (or "BC") is an American-born, Burmese-ordained monk in the Theravada tradition and a former Zen priest. Before that he was a professor and corporate researcher in cognitive science and artificial intelligence. He has written five books on Buddhism and is always working on another. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:00:39 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Buddhism 1440 episodic This podcast is an archive of Dharma talks given by Bhikkhu Cintita of the Sitagu Monastry in Austin, TX. Each talk illuminates aspects of the Buddha's teachings. The purpose is the same that the Buddha had for his teachings, to guide us toward the end of suffering and the attainment of freedom. Bhikkhu Cintita Bhikkhu Cintita No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7823331/Buddha-Sasana-01_1_.jpg Buddha-Sasana https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com 144 144 Unmasking the world Unmasking the world https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/unmasking-the-world/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/unmasking-the-world/#comments Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:00:39 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/3835e5d3-8f45-3ed7-bc73-25c1acefcd50 This is the fifth talk delivered by Bhikkhu Cintita at the Satipatthana Rethought retreat held at the American Bodhi Center in Hemstead, Texas, May 24-27.

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]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 8031 211 full Whose body and mind? Whose body and mind? https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/whose-body-and-mind/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/whose-body-and-mind/#comments Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:56:43 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/711d0d31-abcb-389b-9432-73c50b6722db This is the fourth talk delivered by Bhikkhu Cintita at the Satipatthana Rethought retreat held at the American Bodhi Center in Hemstead, Texas, May 24-27.

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]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 8627 210 full Seclusion, Samādhi and Jhāna Seclusion, Samādhi and Jhāna https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/seclusion-samadhi-and-jhana/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/seclusion-samadhi-and-jhana/#comments Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:54:14 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/72e38258-0245-38d3-87c4-67e5dd1ab5f4 This is the third talk delivered by Bhikkhu Cintita at the Satipatthana Rethought retreat held at the American Bodhi Center in Hemstead, Texas, May 24-27.

]]> This is the third talk delivered by Bhikkhu Cintita at the Satipatthana Rethought retreat held at the American Bodhi Center in Hemstead, Texas, May 24-27.

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 6571 209 full Observables and their contingencies Observables and their contingencies https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/observables-and-their-contingencies/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/observables-and-their-contingencies/#comments Sat, 01 Jun 2024 05:14:31 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/389f0cbf-b30f-31f9-9bd0-d4754f561757 This is the second talk delivered by Bhikkhu Cintita at the Satipatthana Rethought retreat held at the American Bodhi Center in Hemstead, Texas, May 24-27.

]]> This is the second talk delivered by Bhikkhu Cintita at the Satipatthana Rethought retreat held at the American Bodhi Center in Hemstead, Texas, May 24-27.

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 6161 208 full Introduction to Satipatthana Rethought Introduction to Satipatthana Rethought https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/introduction-to-satipatthana-rethought/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/introduction-to-satipatthana-rethought/#comments Thu, 30 May 2024 10:59:49 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/47d1fa07-8305-3b34-91b6-c5d8c5cef77d This is the first talk delivered by Bhikkhu Cintita at the Satipatthana Rethought retreat held at the American Bodhi Center in Hemstead, Texas, May 24-27.

]]> This is the first talk delivered by Bhikkhu Cintita at the Satipatthana Rethought retreat held at the American Bodhi Center in Hemstead, Texas, May 24-27.

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 5615 207 full Contemplations of non-self Contemplations of non-self https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplations-of-non-self/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplations-of-non-self/#comments Fri, 16 Feb 2024 09:59:05 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/0a0e121d-ed48-3381-9537-2a04ff7601f4 Non-self is a practice more than it is a philosophical viewpoint. However, this practice begins with a conceptual investigation of the presumed experiential manifestations of the constructed self. (February 16, 2024)

]]> Non-self is a practice more than it is a philosophical viewpoint. However, this practice begins with a conceptual investigation of the presumed experiential manifestations of the constructed self. (February 16, 2024)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1509 206 full On Buddhist ethics On Buddhist ethics https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/on-buddhist-ethics/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/on-buddhist-ethics/#comments Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:58:12 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/5ad85a69-6ba1-38b7-8c8b-153367095795 On Buddhist ethics. The primary principle of Buddhist ethics is the development and cultivation of virtue as a quality of character. Virtuosity in virtue is a quality of the awakened ones. This is contrasted with modern understandings of ethics, but is arguably a basic human drive and definitive of a meaningful or well-lived life. (February 9, 2024) Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1353 205 full Samādhi in the earliest texts. Samādhi in the earliest texts. https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/samadhi-in-the-earliest-texts/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/samadhi-in-the-earliest-texts/#comments Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:44:35 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/9bc6c5fa-3f62-35da-a33d-609d9165531a This talk reviews what the early texts say about samādhi 'concentration', much of which may surprise you. This talk was originally presented on July 2, 2023 broadcast from Minnesota via Zoom to the English Dharma Group at Jade Temple in Houston Texas. (February 2, 2024)

]]> This talk reviews what the early texts say about samādhi 'concentration', much of which may surprise you. This talk was originally presented on July 2, 2023 broadcast from Minnesota via Zoom to the English Dharma Group at Jade Temple in Houston Texas. (February 2, 2024)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1281 204 full Was the Buddha a biologist? Was the Buddha a biologist? https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/was-the-buddha-a-biologist-1706284379/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/was-the-buddha-a-biologist-1706284379/#comments Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:52:59 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/d285fef8-ebc0-3e1a-b038-03396a9df22a “If consciousness were not to descend into the mother's womb, would name-and-form take shape in the womb?”

"No."

The most common traditional interpretation of this famous passage (from DN 15) is that consciousness travels into the womb to unify with the fetus of name-and-form at con­ception. I argue that this interpretation is untenable. (Rebroadcast 1/26/2024, originally broadcast 9/25/2020)

]]> “If consciousness were not to descend into the mother's womb, would name-and-form take shape in the womb?”

"No."

The most common traditional interpretation of this famous passage (from DN 15) is that consciousness travels into the womb to unify with the fetus of name-and-form at con­ception. I argue that this interpretation is untenable. (Rebroadcast 1/26/2024, originally broadcast 9/25/2020)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1294 203 full What is the Buddha-Sasana? What is the Buddha-Sasana? https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/what-is-the-buddha-sasana-1705679425/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/what-is-the-buddha-sasana-1705679425/#comments Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:50:25 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/ff44d712-3f8c-3ef0-aa28-b6362efca72b The Buddha-Sāsana is Buddhism as a living tradition, something that evolves, spreads to new lands, dies out in old lands, rather than Buddhism as the Dharma, which is much more static. A key question for the Buddha seems to be is how well the Buddha-Sāsana would retain the authenticity of the Buddha-Dharma.

]]> The Buddha-Sāsana is Buddhism as a living tradition, something that evolves, spreads to new lands, dies out in old lands, rather than Buddhism as the Dharma, which is much more static. A key question for the Buddha seems to be is how well the Buddha-Sāsana would retain the authenticity of the Buddha-Dharma.

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1425 202 full A history of emptiness A history of emptiness https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/a-history-of-emptiness-1705075472/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/a-history-of-emptiness-1705075472/#comments Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:04:32 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/1e5e07df-4b5e-38f4-a26d-044c83f9b1c3 The teaching of emptiness is often considered to be an innovation of Nagarjuna or of the Prajnaparamita Sutras. However this important teaching had been expounded by the Buddha many centuries before, but has become obscured. But how? (Rebroadcast 1/12/2024, originally podcast 7/16/2021)

]]> The teaching of emptiness is often considered to be an innovation of Nagarjuna or of the Prajnaparamita Sutras. However this important teaching had been expounded by the Buddha many centuries before, but has become obscured. But how? (Rebroadcast 1/12/2024, originally podcast 7/16/2021)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1312 201 full The Buddha’s Method 2/2: insubstantial and conditional The Buddha’s Method 2/2: insubstantial and conditional https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-buddha-s-method-22-insubstantial-and-conditional/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-buddha-s-method-22-insubstantial-and-conditional/#comments Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:39:29 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/ef01b9b2-4a4a-3423-8f01-28d911d4ac20 The Buddha clarifies an explicit methodology which is nonetheless often overlooked by students of the Dharma. Much of this has to do with the practical and experiential orientation of the Dharma. The Buddha's methodology furthermore involves regarding the world as both insubstantial and conditional. (Repodcast 1/5/2024, originally podcast 7/30/2021).

]]> The Buddha clarifies an explicit methodology which is nonetheless often overlooked by students of the Dharma. Much of this has to do with the practical and experiential orientation of the Dharma. The Buddha's methodology furthermore involves regarding the world as both insubstantial and conditional. (Repodcast 1/5/2024, originally podcast 7/30/2021).

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1619 200 full The Buddha’s Method 1/2: practical and subjective The Buddha’s Method 1/2: practical and subjective https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-buddha-s-method-12-practical-and-subjective/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-buddha-s-method-12-practical-and-subjective/#comments Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:21:41 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/aadabb3c-4ef7-3297-962e-4bbf18d698d8 The Buddha clarifies an explicit methodology which is nonetheless often overlooked by students of the Dharma. Much of this has to do with the practical and experiential orientation of the Dharma. (Repodcast 12/29/2023, originally podcast 7/23/2021).

]]> The Buddha clarifies an explicit methodology which is nonetheless often overlooked by students of the Dharma. Much of this has to do with the practical and experiential orientation of the Dharma. (Repodcast 12/29/2023, originally podcast 7/23/2021).

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1483 199 full What did the Buddha think of women?(2/2) What did the Buddha think of women?(2/2) https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/what-did-the-buddha-think-of-women22/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/what-did-the-buddha-think-of-women22/#comments Fri, 22 Dec 2023 09:26:34 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/d267c259-f59e-332e-8916-861b5bad984a Last week's talk demonstrated the exemplary support the Buddha provided to women's practice. This week we will look at a controversial text, describing with the origin of the nun's sangha, that at first sight seems to paint a starkly contrasting picture of the Buddha.  (repodcast 12/22/2023, originally podcast 6/5/2020)

]]> Last week's talk demonstrated the exemplary support the Buddha provided to women's practice. This week we will look at a controversial text, describing with the origin of the nun's sangha, that at first sight seems to paint a starkly contrasting picture of the Buddha.  (repodcast 12/22/2023, originally podcast 6/5/2020)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1801 198 full What did the Buddha think of women? (1/2) What did the Buddha think of women? (1/2) https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/what-did-the-buddha-think-of-women-12/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/what-did-the-buddha-think-of-women-12/#comments Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:05:15 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/744d714c-bf2b-3042-a508-c0aeb2d540d9 Buddhism is not widely known as a religion of gender-equality. But the early the discourses show repeatedly that the Buddha had the deepest kindness and respect for women, as particularly evident in his treatment of the nun's Sangha. (repodcast 12/15/2023, originally podcast 5/29/2020)

]]> Buddhism is not widely known as a religion of gender-equality. But the early the discourses show repeatedly that the Buddha had the deepest kindness and respect for women, as particularly evident in his treatment of the nun's Sangha. (repodcast 12/15/2023, originally podcast 5/29/2020)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1665 197 full The four noble truths The four noble truths https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-four-noble-truths/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-four-noble-truths/#comments Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:28:22 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/a1dc9c2a-5a74-37f4-a446-91fbae28bc86 The wide-ranging teaching of the four noble truths can come under satipaṭṭhāna investigation if we look for its observables in those texts that are more nuts-and-bolts in style, although the fourth noble truth, when equated with the path itself, is more difficult to accommodate.. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 12, 12/8/2023)

]]> The wide-ranging teaching of the four noble truths can come under satipaṭṭhāna investigation if we look for its observables in those texts that are more nuts-and-bolts in style, although the fourth noble truth, when equated with the path itself, is more difficult to accommodate.. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 12, 12/8/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1157 196 full The seven awakening factors The seven awakening factors https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-seven-awakening-factors/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-seven-awakening-factors/#comments Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:07:14 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/67e295c9-327c-376a-8866-07ce98fbb15e The awakening factors describe the growth of samādhi that is readily experienced within satipaṭṭhāna practice per se. This exercise should be assimilated as in routine monitoring of the constellation of satipatthana factors alive in other exercises. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 11, 12/1/2023)

]]> The awakening factors describe the growth of samādhi that is readily experienced within satipaṭṭhāna practice per se. This exercise should be assimilated as in routine monitoring of the constellation of satipatthana factors alive in other exercises. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 11, 12/1/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1203 195 full The sixfold sphere The sixfold sphere https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-sixfold-sphere/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-sixfold-sphere/#comments Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:43:11 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/3add3c4f-cf64-35cc-a163-da168705deb5 We look at the dhamma and the observables involved in comprehending the six senses of eye, ear, nose, tongue, body and mind. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 11, 11/24/2023)

]]> We look at the dhamma and the observables involved in comprehending the six senses of eye, ear, nose, tongue, body and mind. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 11, 11/24/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1140 194 full The five aggregates The five aggregates https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-five-aggregates/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-five-aggregates/#comments Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:48:01 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/0dee0227-bb5c-3ab0-a9f1-06e0e932b069 The appropriation-aggregates (form, feeling, perception, fabrication and cognizance) represent one of the most fruitful themes of satipatthana contemplation. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 10, 11/17/2023)

]]> The appropriation-aggregates (form, feeling, perception, fabrication and cognizance) represent one of the most fruitful themes of satipatthana contemplation. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 10, 11/17/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1209 193 full The five hindrances The five hindrances https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-five-hindrances/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-five-hindrances/#comments Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:21:01 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/8151e41d-dc4a-33bb-9aca-27a9a9ee9611 The five hindrances fall under the fourth (dhamma) satipaṭṭhāna. Verifying and internalizing their understanding is an aid in general Buddhist practice, and only secondarily in quelling the presumption of self. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 9, 11/10/2023)

]]> The five hindrances fall under the fourth (dhamma) satipaṭṭhāna. Verifying and internalizing their understanding is an aid in general Buddhist practice, and only secondarily in quelling the presumption of self. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 9, 11/10/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1177 192 full Contemplating Mind Contemplating Mind https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplating-mind/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplating-mind/#comments Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:39:55 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/0b43ff4c-39b7-35a0-8300-a587059df854 The observables in the mind contemplation are states of mind. Once again the observables reveal non-self, but the chosen observables also collaterally support the understanding of important Dhammic concepts. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 8, 11/3/2023)

]]> The observables in the mind contemplation are states of mind. Once again the observables reveal non-self, but the chosen observables also collaterally support the understanding of important Dhammic concepts. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 8, 11/3/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1246 191 full Feeling Feeling https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/feeling/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/feeling/#comments Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:21:17 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/8bbfff78-6a8d-302e-85ce-18e29063b7b8 Feeling (pain, pleasure and neither) is the basis of the second satipatthana contemplation, which seeks to demonstrate that there is no witness/self behind witnessing the world. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 7, 10/27/2023)

]]> Feeling (pain, pleasure and neither) is the basis of the second satipatthana contemplation, which seeks to demonstrate that there is no witness/self behind witnessing the world. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 7, 10/27/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1239 190 full Corpses Corpses https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/corpses/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/corpses/#comments Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:16:17 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/61dd86ff-0bfe-3385-b8bd-9c5a82324c45 The charnel ground contemplations give a means of observing the shift in our presumption of body/self with the progressive natural decay of a corpse. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 6, 10/20/2023)

]]> The charnel ground contemplations give a means of observing the shift in our presumption of body/self with the progressive natural decay of a corpse. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 6, 10/20/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1227 189 full Elements Elements https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/elements/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/elements/#comments Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:26:30 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/b8234d1b-cf0c-308b-bd1d-b4c9b70346dd The elements (earth, water, fire and air) give an alternative was of deconstructing the body/self. I also discuss the the practical need sometimes to favor samādhi over analysis and vice versa. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 5, 10/13/2023)

]]> The elements (earth, water, fire and air) give an alternative was of deconstructing the body/self. I also discuss the the practical need sometimes to favor samādhi over analysis and vice versa. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 5, 10/13/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1210 188 full Body parts and modes of practice Body parts and modes of practice https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/body-parts-and-modes-of-practice/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/body-parts-and-modes-of-practice/#comments Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:48:09 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/caedbcf4-b84a-3295-a260-2ed7501a8319 We review the contemplation of body parts, which we talked about some weeks ago, then discuss the varying modes of context and conceptuality in practice. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 4, 10/6/2023)

]]> We review the contemplation of body parts, which we talked about some weeks ago, then discuss the varying modes of context and conceptuality in practice. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 4, 10/6/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1166 187 full The bodily actions exercise The bodily actions exercise https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-bodily-actions-exercise/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-bodily-actions-exercise/#comments Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:29:21 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/f3ed6ddd-52fe-3118-980e-ca39de193ff7 Contemplation of bodily actions takes us off the cushion potentially into everyday life. It can be used independently of satipatthana to cultivate mental development. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 3, 9/29/2023)

]]> Contemplation of bodily actions takes us off the cushion potentially into everyday life. It can be used independently of satipatthana to cultivate mental development. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 3, 9/29/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1199 186 full The posture exercise The posture exercise https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-posture-exercise/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-posture-exercise/#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:05:43 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/4111fa0f-30eb-3402-86f7-f37b0a4fb5f5 Contemplation of posture tends to take us off the cushion and, like the breath, is relatively discussion. We end with some discussion of intergrating samādhi into these exercises. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 2, 9/22/2023)

]]> Contemplation of posture tends to take us off the cushion and, like the breath, is relatively discussion. We end with some discussion of intergrating samādhi into these exercises. (Satipaṭṭhāna Exercise Instructions 2, 9/22/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1338 185 full The breath exercise The breath exercise https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-breath-exercise/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-breath-exercise/#comments Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:07:21 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/077e97d7-d763-3a42-bb62-e95fd185b872 Breath provides weak internal evidence, fragmentary and transitory, for presuming an external body/self. (Satipaṭṭhāna Instructions 1, 9/15/2023)

]]> Breath provides weak internal evidence, fragmentary and transitory, for presuming an external body/self. (Satipaṭṭhāna Instructions 1, 9/15/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1288 184 full From theory to practice in satipaṭṭhāna From theory to practice in satipaṭṭhāna https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/from-theory-to-practice-in-satipa%e1%b9%ad%e1%b9%adhana/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/from-theory-to-practice-in-satipa%e1%b9%ad%e1%b9%adhana/#comments Fri, 08 Sep 2023 09:34:47 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/dcaae8f2-e5ed-3f1f-9a5a-3e637eab2800 Why do we need scholarship at all? Why not just teach how to meditate? (In the series Rethinking the Satipaṭṭhāna, 9/8/2023)

]]> Why do we need scholarship at all? Why not just teach how to meditate? (In the series Rethinking the Satipaṭṭhāna, 9/8/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1219 183 full Internal/external in the dhamma exercises Internal/external in the dhamma exercises https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/internalexternal-in-the-dhamma-exercises/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/internalexternal-in-the-dhamma-exercises/#comments Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:49:37 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/80095970-0acc-365e-bb74-0b4e98a04266 Extending the primary analysis of the satipaṭṭhāna refrain to the fourth satipaṭṭhāna raises some issues. (Body in body internally and externally 4, 9/1/2023)

]]> Extending the primary analysis of the satipaṭṭhāna refrain to the fourth satipaṭṭhāna raises some issues. (Body in body internally and externally 4, 9/1/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1234 182 full The satipaṭṭhāna exercises The satipaṭṭhāna exercises https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-satipa%e1%b9%ad%e1%b9%adhana-exercises/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-satipa%e1%b9%ad%e1%b9%adhana-exercises/#comments Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:19:13 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/cbd6ec81-f131-3594-b385-df123d15f9b3 We take up the contribution of the refrain of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta to the contemplation of the individual exercises, focusing on “internal analysis.” (Body in the body internally and externally 3, 8/25/2023)

]]> We take up the contribution of the refrain of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta to the contemplation of the individual exercises, focusing on “internal analysis.” (Body in the body internally and externally 3, 8/25/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1212 181 full Looking for the self Looking for the self https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/looking-for-the-self/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/looking-for-the-self/#comments Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:26:39 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/5f2cc0ba-f84f-3b4b-b3f1-64aa4d7ab5b2  External analysis is to seek the external body in the observable evidence in which one is absorbed. (Body in body internally and externally 2, 8/18/2023)

]]>  External analysis is to seek the external body in the observable evidence in which one is absorbed. (Body in body internally and externally 2, 8/18/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1201 180 full Body in body internally and externally Body in body internally and externally https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/body-in-body-internally-and-externally/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/body-in-body-internally-and-externally/#comments Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:32:17 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/63a8feab-453e-3b66-8cd3-b23e19d3bb35 We take up the contribution of the refrain of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta to the contemplation of the individual exercises, focusing on “internal analysis.” (Body in body internally and externally 1, 8/11/2023)

]]> We take up the contribution of the refrain of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta to the contemplation of the individual exercises, focusing on “internal analysis.” (Body in body internally and externally 1, 8/11/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1136 179 full Contemplating the body parts Contemplating the body parts https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplating-the-body-parts/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplating-the-body-parts/#comments Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:51:17 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/3c7d5515-1f53-31d8-93d7-38affaf70aa4 I describe how to practice the body parts exercise of the first satipaṭṭhāna, as a practical example of the systematic way I have been explaining satipaṭṭhāna in the last series of talks. (8/4/2023)

]]> I describe how to practice the body parts exercise of the first satipaṭṭhāna, as a practical example of the systematic way I have been explaining satipaṭṭhāna in the last series of talks. (8/4/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1290 178 full Why contemplation of body, feelings and mind? Why contemplation of body, feelings and mind? https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/why-contemplation-of-body-feelings-and-mind/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/why-contemplation-of-body-feelings-and-mind/#comments Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:11:21 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/4587200e-54f3-3420-bc51-887eec5065a9 The practice of the first three satipaṭṭhānas aims at the deconstruction self in its facets of body, feelings and mind. (A back-roads tour of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta 4, 7/28/2023)

]]> The practice of the first three satipaṭṭhānas aims at the deconstruction self in its facets of body, feelings and mind. (A back-roads tour of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta 4, 7/28/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1166 177 full The satipaṭṭhāna in developing right view The satipaṭṭhāna in developing right view https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-satipa%e1%b9%ad%e1%b9%adhana-in-developing-right-view/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-satipa%e1%b9%ad%e1%b9%adhana-in-developing-right-view/#comments Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:17:07 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/9b3a0c1c-f20b-3450-9d3c-65ad97dcdd12 The correspondence of the fourth satipaṭṭhāna with both the five stages of liberation and the seven factors of awakening make the role of satipaṭṭhāna in developing right view clear, as well as the open-endedness of the Dhamma teachings examined in the fourth satipaṭṭhāna. (A back-roads tour of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta 3, 7/21/2023)

]]> The correspondence of the fourth satipaṭṭhāna with both the five stages of liberation and the seven factors of awakening make the role of satipaṭṭhāna in developing right view clear, as well as the open-endedness of the Dhamma teachings examined in the fourth satipaṭṭhāna. (A back-roads tour of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta 3, 7/21/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1192 176 full Aspects of Satipatthana Aspects of Satipatthana https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/aspects-of-satipatthana/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/aspects-of-satipatthana/#comments Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:19:25 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/28df09e6-f6fb-3f67-b7e1-8088e5747dea We continue by looking at two more representative exercises, reviewing the conclusion of the sutta and reviewing the corresponding texts in the Pali and Chinese traditions. (A back-roads tour of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta 2, 7/14/2023)

]]> We continue by looking at two more representative exercises, reviewing the conclusion of the sutta and reviewing the corresponding texts in the Pali and Chinese traditions. (A back-roads tour of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta 2, 7/14/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1215 175 full A back-roads tour of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta A back-roads tour of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/a-back-roads-tour-of-the-satipa%e1%b9%ad%e1%b9%adhana-sutta/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/a-back-roads-tour-of-the-satipa%e1%b9%ad%e1%b9%adhana-sutta/#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:01:11 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/21391492-11a7-3f85-80ed-3a6c0fb196fe We begin a first pass of this important tutorial, identifying the satipaṭṭhāna method that supports the satipaṭṭhāna contemplative practice and see how the exercises are structured. (A back-roads tour of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta 1, 7/7/2023)

]]> We begin a first pass of this important tutorial, identifying the satipaṭṭhāna method that supports the satipaṭṭhāna contemplative practice and see how the exercises are structured. (A back-roads tour of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta 1, 7/7/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1230 174 full How samadhi leads to liberation How samadhi leads to liberation https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/how-samadhi-leads-to-liberation/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/how-samadhi-leads-to-liberation/#comments Fri, 30 Jun 2023 09:48:33 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e592a6d0-7df9-36e5-ab84-0e147cd088c5 We look at the oft overlooked qualities of silent cognition (effortless attention) in explaining how samādhi leads to gnosis and vision. (The Miracle of Samādhi 4, 6/30/2023)

]]> We look at the oft overlooked qualities of silent cognition (effortless attention) in explaining how samādhi leads to gnosis and vision. (The Miracle of Samādhi 4, 6/30/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1142 173 full Higher jhanas and fruits Higher jhanas and fruits https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/higher-jhanas-and-fruits/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/higher-jhanas-and-fruits/#comments Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:19:38 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/7b2f7c61-b890-32a3-b164-664b5a39a14b The absence of discursive thought in the second jhana is characteristic of effortless attention in cognitive science, which in turn is characteristic (perhaps counter-intuitively) of expert-level skill or virtuosity. This seem to be why samadhi produces the fruits attributed to it. (The Miracle of Samādhi 3, 6/23/2023)

]]> The absence of discursive thought in the second jhana is characteristic of effortless attention in cognitive science, which in turn is characteristic (perhaps counter-intuitively) of expert-level skill or virtuosity. This seem to be why samadhi produces the fruits attributed to it. (The Miracle of Samādhi 3, 6/23/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1146 172 full Unhindered, composed and embodied Unhindered, composed and embodied https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/unhindered-composed-and-embodied/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/unhindered-composed-and-embodied/#comments Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:56:59 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/452c5671-6d0f-3eb9-8233-a07c458a46d1 Entering the jhānas involves a mind that lets go of hindrances, becomes one-centered and finally stills discursive thought. (The Miracle of Samādhi 2, 6/16/2023)

]]> Entering the jhānas involves a mind that lets go of hindrances, becomes one-centered and finally stills discursive thought. (The Miracle of Samādhi 2, 6/16/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1159 171 full The miracle of samādhi The miracle of samādhi https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-miracle-of-samadhi/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-miracle-of-samadhi/#comments Fri, 09 Jun 2023 09:59:11 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/3ec292c6-dae6-33c8-bf8c-7911c56c6a56 Samādhi brings joy and leads to knowledge and vision. It also arises spontaneously without effort. (The Miracle of Samādhi 1, 6/9/2023)

]]> Samādhi brings joy and leads to knowledge and vision. It also arises spontaneously without effort. (The Miracle of Samādhi 1, 6/9/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1178 170 full Right proficiency Right proficiency https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/right-proficiency/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/right-proficiency/#comments Fri, 02 Jun 2023 09:40:04 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/b3db0db5-ab57-349f-8a0f-d860f138591b We will see that sammāsati (what others call “right mindfulness”) is the application of the satipatthana method for achieving and acquiring virtuosity in the other path practices. (The Satipatthana Method 4, 6/2/2023)

]]> We will see that sammāsati (what others call “right mindfulness”) is the application of the satipatthana method for achieving and acquiring virtuosity in the other path practices. (The Satipatthana Method 4, 6/2/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1197 169 full Training in the satipattana method Training in the satipattana method https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/training-in-the-satipattana-method/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/training-in-the-satipattana-method/#comments Fri, 26 May 2023 09:16:27 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/c0b146c9-6dd5-31c6-a985-bfe51251b3bc We look at how the application to everyday, non-Dhammic practices are utilized for training in the Buddhist art of skillfulness itself. (The Satipatthana Method 3, 5/26/2023)

]]> We look at how the application to everyday, non-Dhammic practices are utilized for training in the Buddhist art of skillfulness itself. (The Satipatthana Method 3, 5/26/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1197 168 full Proficiency-comprehension Proficiency-comprehension https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/proficiency-comprehension/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/proficiency-comprehension/#comments Fri, 19 May 2023 09:45:37 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/7737885e-d937-3b82-84fe-47e7a2c21382 Proficiency-comprehension (satisampajañña) is a ubiquitous human cognitive faculty that is developed and cultivated to become the satipaṭṭhāna method. (The Satipatthana Method 2, 5/19/2023)

]]> Proficiency-comprehension (satisampajañña) is a ubiquitous human cognitive faculty that is developed and cultivated to become the satipaṭṭhāna method. (The Satipatthana Method 2, 5/19/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1195 167 full The satipatthana method The satipatthana method https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-satipatthana-method/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-satipatthana-method/#comments Fri, 12 May 2023 09:23:40 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/ca6289d4-550b-35c5-8881-f1837b15a24e The satipatthana method is the art of skillfulness enumerated in the Satipatthana Sutta, but applicable in many diverse practice contexts. (The Satipatthana Method 1, 5/12/2023)

]]> The satipatthana method is the art of skillfulness enumerated in the Satipatthana Sutta, but applicable in many diverse practice contexts. (The Satipatthana Method 1, 5/12/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1179 166 full How ”mindfulness” ended up with that label How ”mindfulness” ended up with that label https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/how-mindfulness-ended-up-with-that-label/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/how-mindfulness-ended-up-with-that-label/#comments Fri, 05 May 2023 10:09:02 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/94f66bd6-9f39-3f40-a39e-752b56b94bc0  If not sati, what is it we think we experience when we practice “mindfulness”? (How “Mindfulness” got Mislabeled 3, 5/5/2023)

]]>  If not sati, what is it we think we experience when we practice “mindfulness”? (How “Mindfulness” got Mislabeled 3, 5/5/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1165 165 full How the original meaning of ‘mindfulness’ got lost How the original meaning of ‘mindfulness’ got lost https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/how-the-original-meaning-of-mindfulness-got-lost/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/how-the-original-meaning-of-mindfulness-got-lost/#comments Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:53:19 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/74d310c8-1378-3acb-a70c-6807ede3d8d6 The development of vipassanā as a mass meditation movement beginning in Burma resulted in some serious Dhammic shortcuts that marginalized the original meaning of sati. (Mislabeled 2, 4/28/2023)

]]> The development of vipassanā as a mass meditation movement beginning in Burma resulted in some serious Dhammic shortcuts that marginalized the original meaning of sati. (Mislabeled 2, 4/28/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1241 164 full How ”mindfulness” got mislabeled. How ”mindfulness” got mislabeled. https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/how-mindfulness-got-mislabeled/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/how-mindfulness-got-mislabeled/#comments Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:12:31 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/51e2c9bf-07b1-38c0-8b58-0927faba0baf There is a huge disconnect between our modern understanding of "minfulness" and the Pali word sati that 'mindfulness' was supposed to translate. (How "Mindulness got Mislabeled 1, 4/21/2023)

]]> There is a huge disconnect between our modern understanding of "minfulness" and the Pali word sati that 'mindfulness' was supposed to translate. (How "Mindulness got Mislabeled 1, 4/21/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1093 163 full Back in the USA Back in the USA https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/back-in-the-usa/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/back-in-the-usa/#comments Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:02:25 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e28d6ff0-caf0-3a60-8fff-c14777c4b0c1 A monk is an anomaly in the Wild West of Buddhism, and so ends this narrative. (Through the Looking Glass 12, 4/14/2023)

]]> A monk is an anomaly in the Wild West of Buddhism, and so ends this narrative. (Through the Looking Glass 12, 4/14/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1014 162 full A monk’s requisites A monk’s requisites https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/a-monk-s-requisites/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/a-monk-s-requisites/#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2023 08:58:24 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/336a1fe3-6209-3ed9-b4cd-177600809ff1 Cloth management and alms for the new bhikkhu. (Through the Looking Glass 11, 4/7/2023)

]]> Cloth management and alms for the new bhikkhu. (Through the Looking Glass 11, 4/7/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1249 161 full Bhikkhu Cintita gets his name Bhikkhu Cintita gets his name https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/bhikkhu-cintita-gets-his-name/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/bhikkhu-cintita-gets-his-name/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:16:05 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/cfca56ad-afbc-3324-b958-ce5d6e27c661 I ordain as a bhikkhu, March 10, 2009, with unexpected pomp in Central Burma. (Through the Looking Glass 10, 3/31/2023)

]]> I ordain as a bhikkhu, March 10, 2009, with unexpected pomp in Central Burma. (Through the Looking Glass 10, 3/31/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1303 160 full Myanmar Myanmar https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/myanmar/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/myanmar/#comments Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:23:51 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/7d381790-3232-3c36-8d1f-8d49b30f6147 I travel to the land of the golden pagodas to ordain as a bhikkhu. (Through the Looking Glass 9, 3/24/2023)

]]> I travel to the land of the golden pagodas to ordain as a bhikkhu. (Through the Looking Glass 9, 3/24/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1282 159 full Inspired by monks Inspired by monks https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/inspired-by-monks/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/inspired-by-monks/#comments Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:06:13 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/3deee2b6-a3c4-3b76-b2ba-798968e53a96 I seek out and am inspired by Western monks in Texas and California, and resolve to ordain as a bhikkhu. (Through the Looking Glass 8, 3/17/2023)

]]> I seek out and am inspired by Western monks in Texas and California, and resolve to ordain as a bhikkhu. (Through the Looking Glass 8, 3/17/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1310 158 full Second thoughts: What is a Zen priest? Second thoughts: What is a Zen priest? https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/second-thoughts-what-is-a-zen-priest/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/second-thoughts-what-is-a-zen-priest/#comments Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:20:15 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/b409d1cf-057f-33c7-a1bc-839c22069ba4 A brief history of Zen priesthood and how it felt to be a priest in the USA. (Through the Looking Glass 7, 3/10/2023)

]]> A brief history of Zen priesthood and how it felt to be a priest in the USA. (Through the Looking Glass 7, 3/10/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1211 157 full Exploring Buddhist monasteries Exploring Buddhist monasteries https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/exploring-buddhist-monasteries/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/exploring-buddhist-monasteries/#comments Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:49:11 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/9e23d2de-1648-395f-aff0-2d340a4d1645 I visit Japanese, Burmese, Chinese and Vietnamese temples and talk to monks. (Through the Looking Glass 6, 3/03/2023)

]]> I visit Japanese, Burmese, Chinese and Vietnamese temples and talk to monks. (Through the Looking Glass 6, 3/03/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1346 156 full The Zen priest The Zen priest https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-zen-priest/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-zen-priest/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:43:40 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/6ed32bed-04d3-393e-902f-b5f2610a9bd5 I ordain as a Zen priest at the Austin Zen Center. (Through the Looking Glass 5, 2/24/2023)

]]> I ordain as a Zen priest at the Austin Zen Center. (Through the Looking Glass 5, 2/24/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1154 155 full Dropping out Dropping out https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/dropping-out/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/dropping-out/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:07:48 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/9eae2e33-13ce-326e-b57c-d173602e6d24 I decide to dedicate my life to Buddhist practice and move to a Zen monastery in California. (Through the Looking Glass 4, 2/17/2023)

]]> I decide to dedicate my life to Buddhist practice and move to a Zen monastery in California. (Through the Looking Glass 4, 2/17/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1213 154 full Coming to terms Coming to terms https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/coming-to-terms/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/coming-to-terms/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:50:32 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/6f021a8c-6bbc-31a3-9a06-080eb31a79b2 I discover why forms and rituals are important and officially take refuge. (Through the Looking Glass 3, 2/10/2023)

]]> I discover why forms and rituals are important and officially take refuge. (Through the Looking Glass 3, 2/10/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1185 153 full Zen Retreats Zen Retreats https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/zen-retreats/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/zen-retreats/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:28:25 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/5bb5c4dd-7086-3103-b4c3-2f9fce2fd50f I begin Zen meditation retreats and raise some curious questions about myself. (Through the Looking Glass 2, 2/3/2023)

]]> I begin Zen meditation retreats and raise some curious questions about myself. (Through the Looking Glass 2, 2/3/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1275 152 full Discovering Buddhism Discovering Buddhism https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/discovering-buddhism/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/discovering-buddhism/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:46:54 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/1a88275e-0da8-35c3-8761-92024817eb50 I begin to tell my own “way seeking mind” story of how I first came to Buddhist practice. (Through the Looking Glass 1, 1/27/2023)

]]> I begin to tell my own “way seeking mind” story of how I first came to Buddhist practice. (Through the Looking Glass 1, 1/27/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1105 151 full Final notes Final notes https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/final-notes/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/final-notes/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:22:29 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/a53b8078-dea8-3680-adbe-0d3c58a1713c We review Buddhism’s unique roles in the symbolic/transcendent world. (Buddhism as Self-Help 18, 1/20/2023)

]]> We review Buddhism’s unique roles in the symbolic/transcendent world. (Buddhism as Self-Help 18, 1/20/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1330 150 full The transcendent dimension The transcendent dimension https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-transcendent-dimension/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-transcendent-dimension/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:54:21 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/b25d7114-51ed-3229-96e1-9f7e3b17f765 We look at how Buddhism fits into the symbolic structures of social cognition: the sacred, myth, ritual and community, and how meaning, motivation and supramundane experience are rooted there. (Buddhism as Self-Help 17, 1/13/2023)

]]> We look at how Buddhism fits into the symbolic structures of social cognition: the sacred, myth, ritual and community, and how meaning, motivation and supramundane experience are rooted there. (Buddhism as Self-Help 17, 1/13/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1257 149 full Ordering the world symbolically Ordering the world symbolically https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/ordering-the-world-symbolically/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/ordering-the-world-symbolically/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:59:25 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/5448150f-a477-3ece-974a-a13565137f4f Social cognition works symbolically. We continue our understanding of the constructed symbolic world in terms of myth and the sacred and their influence on human behavior. (Buddhism as Self-Help 16, 1/6/2023)

]]> Social cognition works symbolically. We continue our understanding of the constructed symbolic world in terms of myth and the sacred and their influence on human behavior. (Buddhism as Self-Help 16, 1/6/2023)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1219 148 full The serious life The serious life https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-serious-life/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-serious-life/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2022 09:28:07 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/3869f1b3-96d1-3788-8f5f-3e32c2943be8 Symbolism provides the workings of social, cooperative life. We discuss the ubiquity and importance of ritual and then the ethic of living by vow, with examples from the Zen tradition. (Buddhism as Self-Help 15, 12/30/2022)

]]> Symbolism provides the workings of social, cooperative life. We discuss the ubiquity and importance of ritual and then the ethic of living by vow, with examples from the Zen tradition. (Buddhism as Self-Help 15, 12/30/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1350 147 full Supramundane experience Supramundane experience https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/supramundane-experience/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/supramundane-experience/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2022 09:48:20 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/ca51adc8-3059-394a-8f9a-ce21edc17e61 Lasting well-being is possible within the selfless, pro-social, cooperative world. We discuss moral communities, when they go wrong and the Buddhist resources that make them work. (Buddhism as Self-Help 14, 12/23/2022)

]]> Lasting well-being is possible within the selfless, pro-social, cooperative world. We discuss moral communities, when they go wrong and the Buddhist resources that make them work. (Buddhism as Self-Help 14, 12/23/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1187 146 full Mundane feelings Mundane feelings https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/mundane-feelings/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/mundane-feelings/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:40:14 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/853fb828-336c-384f-b919-b4fabbb3b823 The Buddha divides thoughts into wholesome and unwholesome. The mundane unwholesome search for hedonic pleasure necessarily fails to produce lasting well-being for modern psychological and evolutionary reasons. (Buddhism as Self-Help 13, 12/16/2022)

]]> The Buddha divides thoughts into wholesome and unwholesome. The mundane unwholesome search for hedonic pleasure necessarily fails to produce lasting well-being for modern psychological and evolutionary reasons. (Buddhism as Self-Help 13, 12/16/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1180 145 full The Sangha of non-selves The Sangha of non-selves https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-sangha-of-non-selves/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-sangha-of-non-selves/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:02:37 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/227872c1-4155-35b4-94c2-120db4dd3432 The monastic Sangha provides a context in which social conditions that presuppose a self are excluded. (Buddhism as Self-Help 12, 12/9/2022)

]]> The monastic Sangha provides a context in which social conditions that presuppose a self are excluded. (Buddhism as Self-Help 12, 12/9/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1312 144 full The sociocultural non-self The sociocultural non-self https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-sociocultural-non-self/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-sociocultural-non-self/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:05:31 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/448ceb0e-def0-33b1-b234-58c349e85eda A quick tour of various societal structures gives us an idea of where a non-self might be able to live and thrive. (Buddhism as Self-Help 12, 12/2/2022)

]]> A quick tour of various societal structures gives us an idea of where a non-self might be able to live and thrive. (Buddhism as Self-Help 12, 12/2/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1207 143 full The Dharma strikes back The Dharma strikes back https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-dharma-strikes-back/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-dharma-strikes-back/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:37:08 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/156e57b7-3464-3575-bc61-4584e0eb9449 Contrary to being the ideology of global capitalism, Buddhism is only marginally about self-help under adverse social conditions, but intrinsically concerned with improving social conditions. (Buddhism as Self-Help 10, 11/25/2022)

]]> Contrary to being the ideology of global capitalism, Buddhism is only marginally about self-help under adverse social conditions, but intrinsically concerned with improving social conditions. (Buddhism as Self-Help 10, 11/25/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1147 142 full Practice in a social context Practice in a social context https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/practice-in-a-social-context/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/practice-in-a-social-context/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:16:00 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/43f3ef15-10fa-30d2-b33b-4671e27d8b4a The Buddha made clear that the success of our practice depends critically on an appropriate social context for practice. Self-help focuses on practice in inappropriate contexts. (Buddhism as Self-Help 9, 11/18/2022)

]]> The Buddha made clear that the success of our practice depends critically on an appropriate social context for practice. Self-help focuses on practice in inappropriate contexts. (Buddhism as Self-Help 9, 11/18/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1216 141 full Self-presentation Self-presentation https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/self-presentation/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/self-presentation/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:14:35 -0600 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/ad18d456-e721-37c9-9529-e1f1bd691cbb We look at the social psychology of managing our self-image in social contexts as a source for the ego-self and the authentic self, and how individualism is nonsensical. (Buddhism as Self-Help 8, 11/11/2022)

]]> We look at the social psychology of managing our self-image in social contexts as a source for the ego-self and the authentic self, and how individualism is nonsensical. (Buddhism as Self-Help 8, 11/11/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1211 140 full The sociocultural self The sociocultural self https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-sociocultural-self/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-sociocultural-self/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:09:48 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/83d38e50-e873-3f8a-8f72-7d22fa552815 We discuss self-presentation as an individual adaptation to survival in the sociocultural matrix. (Buddhism as Self-Help 7, 11/4/2022)

]]> We discuss self-presentation as an individual adaptation to survival in the sociocultural matrix. (Buddhism as Self-Help 7, 11/4/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1236 139 full Individual and social cognition Individual and social cognition https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/individual-and-social-cognition/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/individual-and-social-cognition/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:26:58 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/4570405f-6d32-3c06-9c24-f8b727a04003 Humans are fundamentally cooperative and social creatures. We show that most significant individual cognition serves social cognition, drawing significant differences between humans and other apes in this regard. (Buddhism as Self-Help 6, 10/28/2022)

]]> Humans are fundamentally cooperative and social creatures. We show that most significant individual cognition serves social cognition, drawing significant differences between humans and other apes in this regard. (Buddhism as Self-Help 6, 10/28/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1274 138 full Buddhist self/modern self Buddhist self/modern self https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/buddhist-selfmodern-self-1666361387/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/buddhist-selfmodern-self-1666361387/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:09:47 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/6789dd55-7339-3479-bfcf-83114fee7870 We discuss Buddhist practices for deconstructing the thing-self, and then how modern Buddhism is interpreted in terms of the modern authentic self. (Buddhism as Self-Help 5, 10/21/2022)

]]> We discuss Buddhist practices for deconstructing the thing-self, and then how modern Buddhism is interpreted in terms of the modern authentic self. (Buddhism as Self-Help 5, 10/21/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1209 137 full The rise of the authentic self The rise of the authentic self https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-rise-of-the-authentic-self/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-rise-of-the-authentic-self/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:00:18 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/aba82876-b5ed-3a3a-8f21-41ffc0e36d8b We discuss how the ego-self is produced through appropriating assets as “me” and “mine” in Buddhist thought, and then how the historically evolved self in the west became the authentic self. (Buddhism as Self-Help 4, 10/14/2022)

]]> We discuss how the ego-self is produced through appropriating assets as “me” and “mine” in Buddhist thought, and then how the historically evolved self in the west became the authentic self. (Buddhism as Self-Help 4, 10/14/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1192 136 full The history of the self The history of the self https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-history-of-the-self/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-history-of-the-self/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:08:17 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/eef82814-0fd8-39f1-9865-2d4a1f55d063 We discuss the thing-self in Buddhist thought, and the evolution of the self in European history. (Buddhism as Self-Help 3, 10/7/2022)

]]> We discuss the thing-self in Buddhist thought, and the evolution of the self in European history. (Buddhism as Self-Help 3, 10/7/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1177 135 full Buddhist self/modern self Buddhist self/modern self https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/buddhist-selfmodern-self/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/buddhist-selfmodern-self/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:48:43 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/2e3e12fb-f723-3360-bd01-4bb328b464ea The Buddha analyzed the self at two levels: the thing-self and the ego-self. We use the ego-self, produced in becoming, to begin the analysis of the evolving western sense of self and its shadow sense of lack. (Buddhism as Self-Help 2, 9/30/2022)

]]> The Buddha analyzed the self at two levels: the thing-self and the ego-self. We use the ego-self, produced in becoming, to begin the analysis of the evolving western sense of self and its shadow sense of lack. (Buddhism as Self-Help 2, 9/30/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1182 134 full Buddhism as self-help: introduction Buddhism as self-help: introduction https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/buddhism-as-self-help-introduction/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/buddhism-as-self-help-introduction/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:32:10 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/d39a09a1-ad27-3dcd-b754-b7a3f5036346 Has Buddhism become “the hegemonic ideology of global capitalism"? (Self-Help 1, 9/23/2022)

]]> Has Buddhism become “the hegemonic ideology of global capitalism"? (Self-Help 1, 9/23/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1135 133 full Locating “mindfulness” in the early Buddhist Texts Locating “mindfulness” in the early Buddhist Texts https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/locating-mindfulness-in-the-early-buddhist-texts/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/locating-mindfulness-in-the-early-buddhist-texts/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:23:33 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/ff60b38f-69f0-3a67-b546-1e1f83a80a35 I argue that modern “mindfulness” corresponds pretty closely to ‘samādhi’ in the early Buddhist texts. (9/16/2022)

]]> I argue that modern “mindfulness” corresponds pretty closely to ‘samādhi’ in the early Buddhist texts. (9/16/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1256 132 full The history of “mindfulness” The history of “mindfulness” https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-history-of-mindfulness/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/the-history-of-mindfulness/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:37:09 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/c38ee64a-be5f-35b2-978a-77f94f4bf7ec How did the meaning of sati evolve from early Buddhist times to give us our modern understanding of “mindfulness”? (9/9/2022)

]]> How did the meaning of sati evolve from early Buddhist times to give us our modern understanding of “mindfulness”? (9/9/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1133 131 full Sati is not ”mindfulness” Sati is not ”mindfulness” https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/sati-is-not-mindfulness/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/sati-is-not-mindfulness/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:02:51 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/c526b5d5-1008-3cbf-b352-46aa9904f2ca ‘Mindfulness’ misses the mark as a translation of Pali sati. Preferable is ‘recollection.’ (9/2/2022)

]]> ‘Mindfulness’ misses the mark as a translation of Pali sati. Preferable is ‘recollection.’ (9/2/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1166 130 full Buddhist terminology, part two Buddhist terminology, part two https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/buddhist-terminology-part-two/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/buddhist-terminology-part-two/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:21:28 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/3ba9aaef-58b6-3f94-9e97-d358017743da More tips for the student confused by Buddhist technical terms. (Buddhist Terminology, talk 2, 8/26/2022)

]]> More tips for the student confused by Buddhist technical terms. (Buddhist Terminology, talk 2, 8/26/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1300 129 full Buddhist terminology, part one Buddhist terminology, part one https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/buddhist-terminology-part-one/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/buddhist-terminology-part-one/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:04:55 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/00d0b1b2-194d-3ccc-90f1-a8e61084fe33 Tips for the student confused by Buddhist technical terms. (Buddhist Terminology, talk 1, 8/19/2022)

]]> Tips for the student confused by Buddhist technical terms. (Buddhist Terminology, talk 1, 8/19/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1229 128 full Liberation. Liberation. https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/liberation/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/liberation/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:24:58 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/cc682743-9437-30b9-a4f9-94da0a9f5646 What can we expect to result from the practice of Satipatthana? (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 22, 8/12/2022)

]]> What can we expect to result from the practice of Satipatthana? (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 22, 8/12/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1233 127 full Contemplation of the noble truths Contemplation of the noble truths https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-the-noble-truths/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-the-noble-truths/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:36:57 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/4de64958-49fa-3e0a-bbc8-5ae0e1ad4844 Inclusion of the for noble truths under phenomena greatly extends the scope of the satipatthana. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 21, 8/5/2022)

]]> Inclusion of the for noble truths under phenomena greatly extends the scope of the satipatthana. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 21, 8/5/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1208 126 full Internalization of Dharma Internalization of Dharma https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/internalization-of-dharma/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/internalization-of-dharma/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:03:42 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/05a515c1-4e6e-35f7-9eda-c8c79ec9896e We discuss how the practice of satipatthana helps us to perceive the world directly in terms of Dharma, to gain knowledge and vision of how things are. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 20, 7/29/2022)

]]> We discuss how the practice of satipatthana helps us to perceive the world directly in terms of Dharma, to gain knowledge and vision of how things are. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 20, 7/29/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1148 125 full Contemplation of the seven factors of awakening. Contemplation of the seven factors of awakening. https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-the-seven-factors-of-awakening/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-the-seven-factors-of-awakening/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:45:29 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/94af506b-06f7-39a9-a047-fe11fd910484 The factors of awakening arise from satipatthana practice to produce concentration. Concentration in turn influences or rather interferes with the process of constructing the world. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 19, 7/22/2022)

]]> The factors of awakening arise from satipatthana practice to produce concentration. Concentration in turn influences or rather interferes with the process of constructing the world. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 19, 7/22/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1266 124 full Dependent Coarising in Satipatthana Dependent Coarising in Satipatthana https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/dependent-coarising-in-satipatthana/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/dependent-coarising-in-satipatthana/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:12:49 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/22d48e59-d357-3be5-9514-76f9f553831f The key exercises of the contemplation of phenomena are closely connected to the links of dependent coarising. We discuss what we can learn from this critical teaching. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 18, 7/15/2022)

]]> The key exercises of the contemplation of phenomena are closely connected to the links of dependent coarising. We discuss what we can learn from this critical teaching. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 18, 7/15/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1316 123 full Contemplation of the sixfold sphere Contemplation of the sixfold sphere https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-the-sixfold-sphere/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-the-sixfold-sphere/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:04:02 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/65f64dbb-35d7-390a-ac23-b55ccf6f48fd We discuss the an alternative model of cognition in the Buddha’s teachings that accounts for the arising of the experiential world from the basis of the six senses. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 17, 7/8/2022)

]]> We discuss the an alternative model of cognition in the Buddha’s teachings that accounts for the arising of the experiential world from the basis of the six senses. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 17, 7/8/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1308 122 full Contemplation of the aggregates Contemplation of the aggregates https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-the-aggregates/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-the-aggregates/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:32:45 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/66597fec-9d36-3cdd-a0b7-16faa87faf54 We discuss the five aggregates of appropriation, a hugely important model of cognition in the Buddha’s teachings that accounts for the internal constructedness of the world. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 16, 7/1/2022)

]]> We discuss the five aggregates of appropriation, a hugely important model of cognition in the Buddha’s teachings that accounts for the internal constructedness of the world. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 16, 7/1/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1310 121 full Contemplation of the hindrances Contemplation of the hindrances https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-the-hindrances/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-the-hindrances/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:45:06 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/b0f75334-a0e3-392a-8376-7b8ccdf1910c We discuss the five sources of distraction in meditative and contempletive practice. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 15, 6/24/2022)

]]> We discuss the five sources of distraction in meditative and contempletive practice. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 15, 6/24/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1316 120 full Contemplation of phenomena Contemplation of phenomena https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-phenomena/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-phenomena/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:15:16 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/fe218f1d-3c28-3db9-a78f-c8dde2b5d244 We introduce the fourth broad subject of contemplation, phenomena or experiences as described in the Dharma, a set of six exercises to be discussed in the following weeks. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 14, 6/17/2022)

]]> We introduce the fourth broad subject of contemplation, phenomena or experiences as described in the Dharma, a set of six exercises to be discussed in the following weeks. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 14, 6/17/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1190 119 full Contemplation of mind Contemplation of mind https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-mind/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-mind/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:17:04 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/816f3a51-1843-33a6-9d39-36ee3796d122 We talk about the third broad subject of contemplation, states of mind. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 13, 6/10/2022)

]]> We talk about the third broad subject of contemplation, states of mind. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 13, 6/10/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1210 118 full Contemplation of feelings Contemplation of feelings https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-feelings/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-feelings/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:16:24 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/bf8f376e-51ea-3e8c-960d-fcdb715c7a77 We move past the body contemplations to contemplating our likes and dislikes. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 12, 6/3/2022)

]]> We move past the body contemplations to contemplating our likes and dislikes. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 12, 6/3/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1313 117 full Charnel ground contemplations Charnel ground contemplations https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/charnel-ground-contemplations/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/charnel-ground-contemplations/#comments Fri, 27 May 2022 10:03:18 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/375f8136-bc35-38bc-890d-93dcade23804 We use the analogy of understanding clouds to illustrate the logic of internal analysis, then consider the contemplation of decaying corpses, which are much like clouds. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 11, 5/27/2022)

]]> We use the analogy of understanding clouds to illustrate the logic of internal analysis, then consider the contemplation of decaying corpses, which are much like clouds. (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 11, 5/27/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1305 116 full Internal analysis Internal analysis https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/internal-analysis/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/internal-analysis/#comments Fri, 20 May 2022 11:39:28 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/a878ccad-d782-3825-b923-7ed4eabdfae3 We take a closer look at internal analyis described in the satipatthana refrain, its logic and its function. Find supplementary materials at sitagu.org/shortlinks/satipatthana/ (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 10, 5/20/2022)

]]> We take a closer look at internal analyis described in the satipatthana refrain, its logic and its function. Find supplementary materials at sitagu.org/shortlinks/satipatthana/ (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 10, 5/20/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1259 115 full Investigating the elements of the Body Investigating the elements of the Body https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/investigating-the-elements-of-the-body/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/investigating-the-elements-of-the-body/#comments Fri, 13 May 2022 10:41:30 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/f098ff76-16e1-353e-96c9-88f37ef8dac6 We take up contemplation of elements, and consider to what extent we are examining something imagined as opposed to something imagined in the body contemplations. Find supplementary materials at sitagu.org/shortlinks/satipatthana/ (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 9, 5/13/2022)

]]> We take up contemplation of elements, and consider to what extent we are examining something imagined as opposed to something imagined in the body contemplations. Find supplementary materials at sitagu.org/shortlinks/satipatthana/ (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 9, 5/13/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1341 114 full Contemplation of bodily organs Contemplation of bodily organs https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-bodily-organs/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-bodily-organs/#comments Fri, 06 May 2022 09:17:37 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/1560f217-c9c2-374f-9a8a-c6a3850f3469 We take up contemplation of body parts and contemplation of elements. Find supplementary materials at sitagu.org/shortlinks/satipatthana/ (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 8, 5/6/2022)

]]> We take up contemplation of body parts and contemplation of elements. Find supplementary materials at sitagu.org/shortlinks/satipatthana/ (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 8, 5/6/2022)

]]> Bhikkhu Cintita false No 1204 113 full Contemplation of bodily actions Contemplation of bodily actions https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-bodily-actions/ https://Buddhasasana.podbean.com/e/contemplation-of-bodily-actions/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:18:58 -0500 Buddhasasana.podbean.com/d73dde23-4096-3bed-843f-cf2c5e7843a1 We investigate impermanence with respect to actions of the body. Find supplementary materials at sitagu.org/shortlinks/satipatthana/ (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 7, 4/29/2022)

]]> We investigate impermanence with respect to actions of the body. Find supplementary materials at sitagu.org/shortlinks/satipatthana/ (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 7, 4/29/2022)

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